Italy

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 66, 22 June 1916, Page 5

Italy

VIOLENT STORMS AFFECT OPERATIONS. |r . >;•'/ ..Rome, Jmie 21c A commutii<vuo/ reports : V Violent storms have increased the difficulties of'the advance iii Setie Cornnmni plateau. We have repulsed persistent enemy counter-attacks. ';."". AN AUSTRIAN ;*KPORT. Amsterdam, June 2U. An Austrian communique says:— The enemy sustained lies-, v losses in attacks south-east of Lopuzno. We gained ground on the Upper Stokhod, and repulsed a strong Italian attack between Brenta and Astico.

SUCCESSFUL ALPINE FIGHTING.

ITALIAN ADVANCE IN FRENZERA VALLEY CONTINUES.

(Received 10.50 a.m.) Rome, June 21

A communique states: During u heavy storm, Alpiner:-; captured a. strong position south-west of Monte Purche at the head of Posina Valley. Three enemy night-attacks at Monte ,Ma<zuaboschi were repulsed with heavy losses. Our advance north of Frenzera Valley continues despite difficulties of terrain the enemy's stubborn resistance. SATISFACTORY PROCRESS Rts-GrtT. The High Commissioner reports : London, June 21 (3.10 p.m.)

The Italian official report says: Between the Adiazo and Astico, artillery action is proceeding. At the head ol the Posina Valley, in the heavy storm, detachments or our Alpine troops captured a strong position south-west of Mount Purche. On the western slopes of Mt. Cangie, infantry engagements have been in our favor.

South-west of Asiago, on Monday night, three attempted surprises by the enemy were repulsed with heavy loss.

I North of the Fronzela Valley, our troops yesterday continued a difficult advance, hut "ere hindered by stubj'born resistance. Squadrons of our C'apreni. Savoi, and Farnian aeroplanes, uumbcring thirtyfour machines, bombed Pergine aero|drome. They were fired on by numerous enemy anti-aircraft guns but returned safely after bringing down three hostile machines.